Become New with John Ortberg

Discussion of how anger can twist a desire for justice into revenge. Exploration of when anger is a moral signal and when failing to feel it is wrong. Examination of irritability, overreaction, and long‑nursed resentment. Practical prompting to pause and ask what lies beneath anger — fear, hurt, or control.

Big questions about meaning and faith are explored in short, thoughtful segments. The conversation digs into why asking questions matters for spiritual growth. It contrasts resurrection with ideas of immortality and examines what salvation really means. The afterlife and varied views on judgment and consequence are surveyed with honesty and hope.

Questions about where to look when life feels empty. A fresh take on Jesus' teaching about worry and seeking God's kingdom. Practical examples of forming a habit of searching for God's work in everyday tasks and people. Ideas for simple morning and evening practices to stay attentive to God's presence.

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A reflection on why spiritual growth often comes through life’s hard seasons. Discussion of C.S. Lewis’s law of undulation and the rhythm of highs and lows. Ideas about how valleys shape perseverance, character, and steady hope. Practical advice to treat small daily irritations as practice and to value service over chasing spiritual experiences.

A clear primer on belief, knowledge, and trust in everyday life. Short segments explore how faith is dependence and how trust and knowledge can work together. A look at commitment versus belief and what shapes our deepest desires. An invitation to consider what holds your ultimate loyalty.

A meditation on whether Jesus' teachings seem crazy and why that question matters for trust in God. Reflections on worry, divine provision, and what it means to feel truly safe. A retelling of the storm-in-the-boat story and a look at divine attachment as an inner haven. Encouragement to seek reminders of God’s presence and live from that sense of safety.

A thoughtful conversation about why faith includes unanswered questions. It explores curiosity in Genesis and how naming reflects human seeking. The role of lament in honest prayer is highlighted. Jesus as a question-asker and the idea that uncertainty can shape character are examined. The discussion focuses on how wrestling with doubt fuels spiritual growth.

A meditative take on how to respond when you mess up. Anecdotes, including a cello coaching moment, model saying “how fascinating” instead of condemning. Explores growth versus fixed mindsets and why mistakes mean you are learning. Uses Scripture and stories, like Peter and Eugene Peterson, to illustrate perseverance and worth apart from performance.

A reflection on Philo’s challenge to pursue noble endeavors and why elevation—the awe we feel at moral beauty—matters. Stories range from Salvation Army volunteers to a village that hid refugees and decades of devoted caregiving. Practical, quiet ways to live nobly are suggested to expand the soul.